Owing to the rising consumer awareness and demands for quality foods with eco-friendly
packaging, researchers have shifted their focus to sustainable advancements in active …

The recent sharp increase of sensitivity towards environmental issues arising from plastic
packaging has boosted interest towards alternative sustainable packaging materials. This …

Improvements in the effectiveness of packaging materials can help to prevent foodborne
pathogens and reduce environmental waste. Traditionally, food is packaged in plastic that is …

A number of studies have established the potential of chitosan and alginate-based edible
film/coatings for preserving the quality attributes of fruits and vegetables. Findings …

Chitosan is a cationic polymer obtained by deacetylation of chitin, found abundantly in
crustacean, insect, arthropod exoskeletons, and molluscs. The process of obtaining chitin by …

Food packaging systems are continually impacted by the growing demand for minimally
processed foods, changing eating habits, and food safety risks. Minimally processed foods …

The ultimate goal of new food packaging technologies, in addition to maintaining the quality
and safety of food for the consumer, is to consider environmental concerns and reduce its …

Background Rapid socio-economic development has allowed bakery products to gradually
become a significant portion of people's daily diet throughout the world. However, microbial …

Background Aromatic essential oils (EO) are important plant extracts that have attracted
great interest for their various biological activities and their potential to replace chemical …

Food packaging is a multidisciplinary area that encompasses food science and engineering,
microbiology, as well as chemistry, and ignited tremendous interest in maintaining the …